The cheap everyday Bic lighter is pretty much the go-to tool for emergency fire starting in most survival and prepper circles. It's lightweight, inexpensive, reliable, and can last for up to 3000 lights in best circumstances. With all that going for it, it's no wonder it's the wonderchild of emergency flames. But should that make it your automatic go-to?
The Zippo has been extremely popular for nearly a hundred years, utilizing a clean windproof flame that will stay lit until you close the lighter, and in some circles, it's an extremely popular choice for an emergency fire source. Why is this? Well, it's largely because even if you don't have lighter fuel, you can still light a fire pretty effectively with a Zippo.
Go to the next page to see why many survivalists are starting to stock this excellent tool in their bug out bags.
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Conner Burnette remind me to check this out
I received an “Everstrike” which is essentially a mini Zippo and just paid S&H didn’t realize it burns several fluids or can catch paper on fire.
Kasen Anderson